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Boy A

  • 20072007
  • RR
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
38K
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Andrew Garfield in Boy A (2007)
This is the theatrical trailer for Boy A, directed by John Crowley.
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Drama

The story of a young Jack, newly released from serving a prison sentence for a violent crime he committed as a child.The story of a young Jack, newly released from serving a prison sentence for a violent crime he committed as a child.The story of a young Jack, newly released from serving a prison sentence for a violent crime he committed as a child.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
38K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Crowley
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Trigell
    • Mark O'Rowe
  • Stars
    • Andrew Garfield
    • Peter Mullan
    • Shaun Evans
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Crowley
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Trigell
    • Mark O'Rowe
  • Stars
    • Andrew Garfield
    • Peter Mullan
    • Shaun Evans
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 88User reviews
    • 94Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 4 BAFTA Awards
      • 13 wins & 11 nominations total

    Videos1

    Boy A: Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 2:01
    Boy A: Theatrical Trailer

    Photos14

    Andrew Garfield in Boy A (2007)
    Andrew Garfield in Boy A (2007)
    Andrew Garfield in Boy A (2007)
    Andrew Garfield in Boy A (2007)
    Peter Mullan and Andrew Garfield in Boy A (2007)
    Katie Lyons in Boy A (2007)
    Katie Lyons and Andrew Garfield in Boy A (2007)
    Katie Lyons, Peter Mullan, and Andrew Garfield in Boy A (2007)
    Andrew Garfield in Boy A (2007)
    Andrew Garfield in Boy A (2007)
    Andrew Garfield in Boy A (2007)
    Andrew Garfield in Boy A (2007)

    Top cast

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    Andrew Garfield
    Andrew Garfield
    • Jack Burridgeas Jack Burridge
    Peter Mullan
    Peter Mullan
    • Terryas Terry
    Shaun Evans
    Shaun Evans
    • Chrisas Chris
    Siobhan Finneran
    Siobhan Finneran
    • Kellyas Kelly
    Alfie Owen
    • Eric Wilsonas Eric Wilson
    Victoria Brazier
    • Teacheras Teacher
    Skye Bennett
    Skye Bennett
    • Angelaas Angela
    Madeleine Rakic-Platt
    • Schoolgirlas Schoolgirl
    Josef Altin
    Josef Altin
    • Bullyas Bully
    Dudley Brewis
    • 2nd Bullyas 2nd Bully
    Leigh Symonds
    • Eric's Dadas Eric's Dad
    Maria Gough
    • Eric's Mumas Eric's Mum
    Taylor Doherty
    • Philip Craigas Philip Craig
    Jeremy Swift
    Jeremy Swift
    • Daveas Dave
    Carlene Hanson
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Katie Lyons
    Katie Lyons
    • Michelleas Michelle
    James Young
    • Zebas Zeb
    Anthony Lewis
    Anthony Lewis
    • Steveas Steve
    • Director
      • John Crowley
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Trigell(novel)
      • Mark O'Rowe(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    A young man is released from prison after many years and given a new identity in a new town. Aided by a supervisor who becomes like a father to him he finds a job and friends and hesitantly starts a relationship with a compassionate girl. But the secret of the heinous crime he committed as a boy weighs down on him, and he learns that it is not so easy to escape your past. —Peter Brandt Nielsen
    new identitychild abusemurder of a childredemptionrehabilitation284 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Who Decides Who Gets A Second Chance?
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language, sexuality, some disturbing content and brief drug use
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Despite being based on a novel by British writer Jonathan Trigell, many point out that this film is inspired by the real-life murder of James Bulger, which shocked the entire UK and the rest of the world.
    • Quotes

      Jack Burridge: Jack.

      Terry: What?

      Jack Burridge: That's the name I want.

      Terry: [slowly] Okay...

      Jack Burridge: Jack.

      Terry: Well, that's the first thing taken care of.

    • Connections
      Featured in Screenwipe: Review of the Year 2007 (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      With Every Heartbeat
      Performed by Robyn Carlsson (as Robyn) featuring Andreas Kleerup (as Kleerup)

    User reviews88

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Go and see it, you won't regret
    This is a real gift. It's a gift in the times when Hollywood bombing us with an enormous amount of bad movies,and it's a gift of acting, specially the acting of Andrew Garfield. IMHO,the movie absolutely deserved every award and nomination. So,I give nine stars,not because we have another classic, but because it shows to Hollywood how to make a good movie.

    P.S.

    It is not necessary to write a bible about this movie. To much talking about a plot will make it less interesting for the spectator and that no one wants.
    helpful•122
    30
    • danko-rozic
    • Sep 21, 2008

    FAQ4

    • Is "Boy A" based on a book?
    • Why the title "Boy A"?
    • Is "Boy A" based on a true story?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 4, 2008 (Singapore)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • İsimsiz Çocuk
    • Filming locations
      • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Cuba Pictures
      • Film4
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $113,662
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,024
      • Jul 27, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,202,375
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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